The Gates of Chance the Gates of Chance

The Gates of Chance is a novel written by Van Tassel Sutphen, originally published in 1918. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John Leslie, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is a talented artist, but his family pressures him to pursue a more practical career. He also falls in love with a woman named Mary Standish, but their relationship is complicated by social class differences and the disapproval of Mary's family.As John tries to navigate these challenges, he becomes interested in spiritualism and the idea of fate. He meets a mysterious woman named Madame de Staemer, who claims to have psychic abilities and offers to help him understand his destiny. John becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of fate and begins to see signs and coincidences everywhere he looks.The novel explores themes of free will, destiny, and the role of chance in our lives. It also touches on issues of class, gender, and spirituality. The Gates of Chance is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience.""Once I had you in the hypnotic condition, the rest was simple enough. I had only to suggest to your mind the three objects on the table, and you saw them. The bank-note, the revolver--they were as immaterial as the gardenia that no longer adorns your button-hole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.